Adams County Historical Society

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625 Biglerville Rd.
Gettysburg, PA 17325 United States Get Directions

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  • The Declaration of Independence Story You Haven’t Heard

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg, PA, United States

    The Declaration of Independence is one of the most historic documents in the history of the world, but most Americans don’t know the backstory of how it happened. Why were there three official printed versions? Why were there so many edits to Thomas Jefferson’s draft? Why did no one sign it until August? Join Gettysburg […]

  • A Boy’s Experience During the Battle of Gettysburg: Daniel Skelly’s Story

    Adams County Historical Society 625 Biglerville Rd., Gettysburg, PA, United States

    Born in December 1844, Daniel Skelly was 18 years of age at the time of the Battle of Gettysburg. Like many other townspeople, he witnessed the carnage of the battle and its aftermath firsthand. And like many citizens of the town, he shared his story many times. In 1932, with the help of his son, […]